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A description of the membrane process for the electrolytic production of chlorine, caustic soda and hydrogen from sodium chloride solutions is followed by a discussion of the present state of the art. This includes the development of cation exchange membranes and electrolysis cells. Finally, economic questions and trends for the future are discussed.
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Bergner, D. Membrane cells for chlor-alkali electrolysis. J Appl Electrochem 12, 631–644 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00617483
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